Better Than You
Ch 1: You're On!
"Once again Sakura Haruno has made it to the top Billboard Charts as number one!"
The interviewer clapped his hands shortly, but loudly and grinned at Sakura followed by the cheering of those in the studio.
They were at an interview live, in front of millions watching.
"Thank you!" Sakura grinned. She was the best pop star singer everywhere in the whole world. She was the sensation, everyone was talking about her. In every corner, her name was heard. Lots of merchandise and commercials involving her made everyone wild. Every artist wanted her to do a duo with her for a song. Her life was perfect.
She had everything she had ever dreamed of: mansion, cars, unlimited cash, cute clothes, etc. Everyone loved her… Well…
"Now we know Naruto Uzumaki can also share this prize! He made his new single also around your released yours!" The interviewer announced jokingly.
Sakura tensed up a bit after hearing that name. Her blood boiled inside her every time she heard that damn name. They have been rivals since the beginning of her career. He was the reason why she felt this way. Ok, lie. Her life wasn't perfect. Why? Because of that punk Naruto…
"They just love to bring him up, don't they?" Sakura thought, "They must love seeing me try so hard not to make a big scene… Always bring his success up in every interview."
But on the outside, Sakura played it off, while lightly brushing her long pink hair, "Haha, Mine was obviously better… he doesn't stand a chance!"
"LIKE HELL IF HE DID." She thought furiously.
Everyone laughed in the studio with her. This was another reason why she was so famous. The rivalry between those two made so many interested and taking sides. It was like a battle on the stage. They were always so into what would happen between them, always asking questions of what their opinion of each other was.
"So tell us more about yourself." He said grinning, "Any special person that has entered your life? Love interest?"
"Oh, no…. not this again…. Why do they always want to know my love life?"
Sakura sat back a bit uncomfortable for a bit, "Um, well not recently."
The interviewer shook his head, "Ah what a shame. You are so beautiful! Am I right?"
The audience clapped their hands in response. Sakura laughed at this and shook her head, "No not yet... But he's out there..."
"And it's none of your business… or anyone… but this is what I expected when entering this career."
"Well I hope you find that person soon... Now about the rumors..."
Sakura mentally prepared herself. She hated when they said stuff about rumors... Mostly it was negative things, especially those Narutards. That was the name her fans came up with to the Naruto fans. It was pretty funny.
"Are you releasing your new album early? Like, when is the release date?"
Sakura shook her head while shaking her finger, "Nah ah ah! I can't say now. It's a surprise to my fans. But the music is amazing!"
She then remembered that Naruto was also about to let out his new album. She hated that he kept bothering her on making a new album the same time like her.
"Isn't Naruto going to release his new album anytime soon?"
After a while, the interview was finally over. Sakura thanked everyone in the studio and the interviewer. They all cheered as they cut into commercials.
"Thank you so much for being here, Sakura." The interviewer smiled.
"It was my pleasure." Sakura grinned. She turned on towards the exit and went back stage to get her things ready.
"Sakura!" Her manager called from behind her.
Sakura turned around to see Tsunade there. She gave a proud face to Sakura while crossing her arms.
"You did great, Sakura. Now, we have to get going. You have another interview in less than 30 minutes." Tsunade urged while pointing to her watch on her wrist
"Thanks, Tsunade. Don't worry, I'll hurry… But you know what pisses me off?" Sakura sighed as she got her bag and coat from a helper. She placed on her coat and put out her hair and placed it behind her shoulders. It was cold and filled with snow outside, nearing mid-November.
"Naruto?" Tsunade asked while giving a sly grin. She then shook her head, hearing this for the millionth time.
Sakura buttoned her coat and looked up, "That damn bastard releasing his new album the same time like me..."
"Let's not think about this." Tsunade suggested while she grabbed her bag, "Let's go. Time is ticking."
Sakura laughed and placed on her beanie, "Alright, let's just go."
Tsunade gave a small sigh and shook her head, "Don't think about that guy... We have more important things to do."
Both of them began to walk outside with their body guards, when a whole bunch of paparazzi came over, with flashes on. All of them with grey and black thick coats with their cameras around their necks. They rushed in with lots of questions at once, making the area seem and sound like some sale suddenly happened at the mall.
"Sakura!"
"Sakura, is it true that you like cold pizza?"
Sakura and Tsunade moved through the bodyguards to get to their car. It was difficult and slow at the same time, having all these questions being thrown at you at once.
"I LOVE YOU!"
"Sakura! Naruto Uzumaki says you are second best and that your songs suck so much, what do you say?"
Sakura stopped walking and faced the direction the voice came from. Anger slowly build up inside her, she had heard lots of these things before, and Sakura had controlled herself… But this was the last thing, this was the last straw.
"What… what the hell did that punk say?!"
Everyone stopped talking, but continued to set flashy pics. They wanted to hear an official declaration of war. Tension was in the air and Tsunade pulled her sleeve, urging her to move on.
"This is so it, Uzumaki…"
Sakura took a deep breath and angrily yelled, "Well he can go f ck himself! That Naruto is the dirt from the bottom of my shoes! That's pretty big for something so small. I can kick his scrawny punk ass anytime. You tell him that."
"Wait… that wasn't supposed to come out of my mouth…"
Without another word, she then realized what she just said. Tsunade stood there in shock and angry of what she just said. This was an official declaration of war.
The flashes seemed to speed up and a roar of questions washed over them.
Things were about to get really heated now for the two top bestselling singers worldwide.
Sakura then quickly went inside the car, filled with panic.
"What have I done, what have I done, what have I done…"
All of the flashes and questions being yelled at her were like a buzz and blur. She shouldn't have said that.
Once Tsunade was in, Sakura yelled in panic, "I-I shouldn't have said that! Ugh, now what!? I'm so dead, the work will be doubled, he will-"
Tsunade grabbed her shoulders and frowned, "Well it's too late now! It'll be all over the place now!"
"Great..." Sakura sighed closing her eyes as she leaned back, "Look I'm sorry... Guess I'm making it harder for you... I just can't stand him!"
Tsunade sighed a bit, "Well it's off of your chest. This might be interesting... You know more attention for you."
"But I don't want that type of attention…"
Hours had passed since the incident. She had to cancel her interview and go home. Sakura was in her house, in her room checking her phone.
"Oh please let this be some sort of joke... Don't make them take it seriously!" Sakura hoped as she opened her page.
She suddenly frowned as she read that one post that Naruto made.
"To:SakuraHaruno Aw I'm so scared of you! Guess this really means war then. Let's see who the best is. But we already know the answer, right?"
"Stupid… sarcastic, annoying-"
She saw lots of her fans defending her and also "excited" about this official war.
Both fan groups were arguing and calling each other names.
"To:NarutoUzumaki doesn't stand a chance against our Queen ;)"
"To:SakuraHaruno doesn't know who she is dealing with! Those Sakurans don't know how bad this will end for their 'queen'."
"To:NarutoUzumaki U GON LEARN TODAY NOT TO MISS WITH OUR QUEEN U PUNK. BRING IT ON CHAA!"
"To:SakuraHaruno NarutoUzumaki Lol what if they ended up together? I mean they are the same age and stuff. That would be priceless! I ship it."
The last one made Sakura frown.
"I think I'm about to throw up my lunch…"
"Like hell I'm going to fall for that idiot! Yea that would be funny... Not." Sakura glared at her phone. She couldn't even think any of that! Sakura threw her phone on the floor and lay on her large warm bed.
"No! Me? And that loser? Together all couply? I'd rather date a crack head than that..." She made a gag noise and rolled on her soft bed.
Sakura then sat up and looked out of her window. The city was covered in pure white snow and the window was cold.
"This is the beginning of your career failure, Uzumaki!" Sakura frowned while making a fist.
Then she got her phone and quickly replied to Naruto's post.
"To:NarutoUzumaki That wasn't to frighten you, Uzumaki. Since you considered it... We'll see who really is the best! And yes, the answer is me. Dattebayo!"
Sakura gave herself a small grin as she used his common catch phrase.
After a few moments, she received a message.
"To:SakuraHaruno don't steal my catch phrase! 'Ttebayo"
She laughed and sent back.
"To:NarutoUzumaki you're right. I don't want anything pathetic like that. Sorry :)"
Sakura then sighed and placed her head on her knees, wrapping her arms around them. She then smirked, "This will be interesting... Uzumaki... You're on!"
DONE. Yea, it sucks, but ok. I actually had this before that, erm, "ending". Please excuse the errors! I hope you enjoyed this! And thank you for reading this!